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    rightful
    right‧ful /ˈraɪtfəl/ adjective [only before noun]
     Word Family: adverb: right, rightly, rightfully, righeously, righteousness; noun: right, rightness, rights, righteousness; adjective: right, righteous, rightful; verb: right
    formal according to what is correct or what should be done legally or morally:
        George sat at the head of the table, in his rightful place as their leader.
        I’ll return the money to its rightful owner.
        the rightful heir to the throne
    —rightfully adverb:
        I’m only claiming what is rightfully mine.